Charles O

The Political Spectrum: A Different Approach

Posted March 19, 2009 · Charles O

My college-level exposure to political science taught me about the political spectrum in terms of a continuum that ranges from left to right.

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Effectively, one’s position on social and economic issues were constrained into this left-right continuum, such that if one favored a highly-controlled economy one was on the extreme left, and if one supported a highly unregulated economy, one was on the extreme right. Similarly, on the social dimension, if one was collectivist, one was to the left and if one tended towards individualism, one mapped to the right.

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Charles O

TED Talk: Rich hospital, poor hospital

Posted December 24, 2008 · Charles O

Dr. Seyi Oyesola takes a searing look at health care in underdeveloped countries. His photo tour of a Nigerian teaching hospital — all low-tech hacks and donated supplies — drives home the challenge of doing basic health care there.

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Charles O

Ten Things That Will Be Free

Posted December 22, 2008 · Charles O

Jimmy Wales (founder of Wikipedia) discussed his views on the future of the free content movement, at a Wikimania conference in Frankfurt. He details 10 important things he feels will be free (in the “free content” sense) by the next decade.

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Charles O

The “Scream” That Killed Howard Dean’s Presidential Bid in 2004

Posted November 28, 2008 · Charles O

In summary: Howard Dean, who had been a leading contender for the Democratic Presidential nomination for the 2004 elections, came 3rd in the Iowa caucus, and subsequently addressed an Iowa crowd of supporters. The rest, as they say, is history. Howard Dean’s candidacy went down the drain following his excited scream (”… then we’re going to Washington, D.C., to take back the White House, Yeah!!!“ … ), and the media’s subsequent obsession with, and inane unending micro-analysis of, the “scream” that was said to be “un-presidential.” By some account, the clip was shown an estimated 633 times in the four days following the incident!

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Charles O

Yar’Adua’s Seven Point Agenda to Transform Nigeria

Posted November 27, 2008 · Charles O

1. Power and Energy
2. Food Security and Agriculture
3. Wealth Creation and Employment
4. Mass Transportation
5. Land Reform
6. Security
7. Qualitative and Functional Education

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Ejike Okpa II

Are We There Yet?

Posted October 17, 2008 · Ejike Okpa II

Don’t read too much into this election. It is a clear cut. There is no historical guidance either because no Black person has ever come this close. While there are all kinds of sentiments about OBAMA, Americans are not ‘dummies’ when they want something different. While it is not OVER until the fat lady sings, it looks very good for the Brother. Thus far, he is having a great campaign, and is a cut above the ordinary. His center stage makes all the difference.

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Charles O

Full U. S. Vice Presidential Debate with Gov. Palin and Sen. Biden

Posted October 2, 2008 · Charles O

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Charles O

First 2008 U. S. Presidential Debate (Full Video)

Posted September 27, 2008 · Charles O

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Ejike Okpa II

If Obama Wins or Loses There Will be Racial Tension

Posted September 24, 2008 · Ejike Okpa II

This is an election and NOT a civil war!!!

In the so called God’s own country, politicians use words such as ‘FIGHT’ for this or that, to indicate their sense of commitment. Why FIGHT? It is shameful that an election that should denote the highest level of civility is subject to all kinds of innuendoes, falsehood, misrepresentation and machinations were what goes on in America to happen elsewhere, they will be labeled barbaric. But in our own very America, grown folks lie, use imprudent means and tactics, in the name of wanting to serve and to win at all cost.

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Charles O

Made In Naija

Posted August 17, 2008 · Charles O

The following came by unsolicited e-mail. In obligatory fashion, I share a slightly sanitized version. (Follow the Continue Reading link, below).

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